In-Person Registration And Early Voting Get Underway Today At Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office staff from left, Chief Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz, Student Clerk Katelyn Alarid, Deputy Clerk Anna Archuleta and County Clerk Naomi Maestas assisting with in-person same day voter registration this morning in their office in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Early voting also began today downtown stairs from the Clerk’s Office inside Council Chambers. The Clerk’s Office will move its operation to the White Rock Town Hall in the event that the townsite is evacuated, Maestas said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Debbie Baker welcomes Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Spot Fires Burning, But Not Cause For Alarm Or Evacuation; Calmer Weather Conditions Tonight And Tuesday
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office and the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update early this evening to the community on the status of the fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Red flag conditions (high wind, low humidity) over the past two days have caused the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains to grow, but fire officials say the fire continues to burn slowly and low to the ground over the Las Conchas burn scar, and there Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact For Week Ending May 9, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending May 2, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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528 tests
- 38 diagnoses (30 in Los Alamos, 8 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
County Moves To ‘Set’; No Evacuations But Citizens Asked To Prepare
COUNTY News:
Due to the Cerro Pelado Fire, Los Alamos County (both townsite and White Rock) moved to the “set” phase of the “ready, set, go” program as of 8 a.m. today, May 9.
The County moved to maximum telework and closed non-essential facilities such as libraries.
County officials clarify that there is no immediate emergency; however, citizens should stay informed, review their evacuation plans, prepare a “go bag”, and solidify a communication plan with area evacuation and contact information.
While creating an evacuation plan and preparing a “go bag”, Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson Read More
County: Stop Outdoor Watering During Set Phase
COUNTY News:
Officials from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are asking residents and businesses to stop outdoor water use until Los Alamos is no longer threatened by the Cerro Pelado Fire.
Residents should stop outdoor watering while in the Set phase of evacuation preparedness because outdoor watering negatively impacts pressure in the County’s water distribution system.
While the fire is not within the boundaries of that distribution system, water tanker trucks are being used to truck water closer to firefighting efforts.
Residents also are urged to refrain from leaving Read More
Atomic City Transit Routes 4, 6, 2M & Peak Service Suspended Beginning Monday Until Further Notice
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 4, 6, 2M and Peak service will be suspended starting Monday, May 9 until further notice.
Dial-A-Ride Service for areas not serviced by a fixed route will be provided on a space available basis. All other transit service will remain in service.
For additional information call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
LANL And Los Alamos County Moving To ‘Set’ Stage Monday As Precaution … There Is No Emergency And No Evacuation
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office have issued the following update to the community on the status of the fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Red flag conditions (high wind, low humidity) over the last day and a half have caused the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains to grow to more than 37,425 acres.
While small spot fires are burning slowly in a few locations, including Alamo Canyon, about 3.5 miles from the Laboratory and 7 miles from the Los Alamos townsite, fire officials said today Read More
LAPS Expands On School Closure Announcement
LAPS News:Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jose Delfin and Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Guy issued the following information regarding this week’s school closure announcement:
Los Alamos County will move into “set” status (at 8 a.m.) Monday, May 9, according to the “Ready, Set, Go” protocol. There are currently NO evacuation orders for Los Alamos County.
Out of an abundance of caution, Los Alamos Public Schools will be closed May 9-13, to ensure that students and staff are home with families if there is a need to evacuate.
There will be no before or after school programs, Read More
Los Alamos County Closes Overlook Park To Public
COUNTY News:
Overlook Park will be closed to the public until further notice, effective Monday.
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department is closing the park so it may be used as a base camp for fire crews fighting the Cerro Pelado Fire.
Residents are asked to cease all vehicular and foot traffic into the park.
Sports teams have been notified that the park is unavailable. Read More
Los Alamos County & LANL Move To ‘Set’ 8 A.M. Monday
COUNTY News Alert:
Due to the Cerro Pelado Fire, Los Alamos County and Los Alamos National Laboratory will move to the “set” stage of evacuation readiness at 8 a.m. Monday, May 9.
Remember this can change at a moments notice. Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Unveils Giving Tree In Time For Beginning Of In Person Same Day Voter Registration May 10
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office staff has decorated the Giving Tree at the Municipal Building in time for in-person same day voter registration, which begins 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election. Pursuant to NMSA 1-4-5.7 G, A qualified elector seeking to register to vote or update an existing certificate of registration immediately before voting shall provide: (1) a New Mexico driver’s license or New Mexico identification card issued through the motor vehicle division of the taxation and revenue department; (2) any document that contains an address in Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 9, 2022
COUNTY News:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Sherwood Boulevard and Aztec Avenue
Residents on Sherwood Boulevard will be required to enter and exit via Grand Canyon Drive. This closure Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Mike Lippiatt At Golf Course
On the job in Los Alamos at the Los Alamos County Golf Course is Recreation Program Manager Mike Lippiatt in the pro shop Friday surrounded by new arrivals for spring and summer. Tee times at the golf course are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For information, call 505.663.1850 or click here. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL: Red Flag Conditions Predicted At Least Through Monday, Six More Hotshot Teams Join Crews At Pelado Fire
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update to the community at 1:20 p.m. today on the status of the fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Six more interagency Hotshot teams have joined the crews responding to the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains, with four deployed to the northeast side of the fire line, as officials prepare for several days of red flag conditions (high wind, low humidity).
Cerro Pelado Fire continues to burn about 5 miles from Laboratory property Read More
Los Alamos County Provides List Of Shelter Resources So Residents Can Proactively Plan And Be Prepared Should Situation Change
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County remains in the “Ready” phase of “ready, set, go” meaning there is no immediate emergency from the Cerro Pelado Fire. However, according to County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson, residents should proactively consider where they could go, shelter animals and park vehicles if the County’s status were to change and residents needed to evacuate.
Simpson and her staff have reached out to various agencies and organizations to prepare a list of resources available to community members. The list is shared on the County webpage lacnm.com/CerroPelado under Resources Read More
Lots Of Challenges Ahead In Fighting Cerro Pelado Fire
Members of the public gather to hear the latest update on the Cerro Pelado Fire early this evening at the community meeting in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna assures the community at this evening’ s meeting that assisting with the Cerro Pelado Fire is not restricting LAFD’s ability to respond to local calls. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As far as weather conditions for combating the Cerro Pelado Read More
Los Alamos DPU: Do Not Turn Your Gas Or Electricity Off!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) advises residents NOT to turn off gas or electric service even when planning for potential evacuation.
“We are aware that mixed messaging has gone out from various sources on this topic,” Utility Manager Philo Shelton said. “We are trying to rein that messaging in and get the word out to customers that DPU is the official source for utility guidance and we do not want anyone turning their own meters off under any circumstances.”
If fire were to threaten properties within DPU’s service area, DPU would initiate necessary turnoffs. Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Community Briefing Tonight At Griffith Gym
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the Cerro Pelado Fire Community Briefing 5:30 p.m. today, May 6 in Griffith Gym at Los Alamos High School, at 1300 Diamond Dr.
The meeting also will be available virtually on Zoom, as well as streamed LIVE on the Cerro Pelado Fire Information Facebook page and on the Los Alamos County Cerro Pelado Fire Updates website.
The Zoom meeting will be available for up to 3,000 people, and individuals will be able to ask questions by raising their hand. Individuals not attending in person or over Zoom can email questions to 2022.cerropelado@firenet.gov.
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Cerro Pelado Fire Consumes 32,121 Acres, 13% Contained
USDA Forest Service News:
The USDA Forest Service issued the following update at 11:20 a.m. today on the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Team transition has occurred: The Great Basin Team 1 Incident Management Team at 6 a.m. today assumed command of the Cerro Pelado Fire.
Public Meeting: A Cerro Pelado Fire Community Meeting in Los Alamos is 5:30 p.m. today in person in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, 1300 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, NM, and via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88006470074.
Acreage: 32,121 acres Containment: 13%
Personnel and Equipment: 807 Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Presented By Toyota Of Santa Fe Unveils Full 2022 Series Lineup Powered By New Mexico Businesses
The 2022 Summer Concert Series kicks off May 20 with the nine-piece Latino powerhouse, Nosotros with an opening performance by Brazilian grooves band Concepto Tambor. Opening Night is sponsored by the three Los Alamos Credit Unions: Del Norte Credit Union, Zia Credit Union and Los Alamos Schools Credit Union. Guest performer Raul Pacheco, lead vocalist and guitarist from Latin Grammy award winning band, Ozomatli, joins Nosotros for this Special Opening Night performance. Come early to receive free Salsa dance lessons and demonstrations. Hear their songs at: www.NosotrosMusic.net. Read More
